Tag: livestock
Meat processing backup leads to tough decisions
With meat processing plants partially or fully closed or backed up with orders, some Ohio farmers are reluctantly reducing their flocks or herds.
COVID-19 not likely to pose high risk to animals
There's limited research on COVID-19 and animals, but so far, it looks like the virus does not pose a high risk to livestock or pets.
Importance of the veterinarian-patient relationship
A good veterinarian-client-patient-relationship is critical to the health of your livestock.
Soil plus water equals mud
Find out what options horse owners have if they want to have a nice pasture and still allow their horses out when the snow melts.
Get your cattle ready for winter before the snow flies
Plan ahead for the winter season to keep your cows in an adequate Body Condition Score (BCS) range prior to calving.
Pork Checkoff: Prioritize seasonal flu vaccines to protect people, pigs
Prioritize flu vaccinations for everyone working on a pig farm.
How to buy quality hay in an uncertain year
Learn to evaluate leafiness, maturity, odor, color, softness, purity, bale condition and contaminants to determine overall quality of hay.
Practicing safety around livestock
Always be aware of the behavior of animals around you. Assess their flight zone and note the look in their eyes.
How to fight foxtail in forages
Foxtail is infamous for seeds that get caught in the gums of livestock, leading to feed rejection and potential infections. Learn how to combat this weed.
Testing quality of forage
Having your forages analyzed is the only way to determine if hay will meet an animal's nutrient requirements during the winter.
